assist in the establishment and ongoing implementation of a global, lasting, ecologically representative and effectively managed network of MPAs, in coherence with the sustainable development of coastal and maritime activities;

strive to inform, involve and influence all stakeholders at different stages.

The main themes, as well as practical information to help proposal submission, can be found here.

Abstracts can be submitted from 15 March 2013, connect to www.impac3.org. Submissions close on 10 May.